magius74's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:3.6
- Helpful Votes:173
- Reviews Submitted:5
- First Review:November 13, 2011
- Most Recent Review:May 3, 2012
- Featured reviews0
magius74's Review History
Mystery Case Files®: Dire Grove™ Collector's Edition
Use your Hidden Object skills to follow the trail of a group of missing graduate students in Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove!
Overall rating
5
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5
The best MCF so Far
PostedMay 3, 2012
magius74
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Really liked this one. I found the characters interesting and I was really eager to follow along with the storyline. It kept me interested all the way through. Good HOG scenes, and interesting puzzles. Just a good over all production job on this game. I don't really see any week points, everything is just done very very well with this game.
I recommend this game!
Mystery Case Files: 13th Skull
Help Sara find her missing husband and stop an evil pirate's ancient curse in Mystery Case Files: 13th Skull!
Overall rating
1
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5
21 of 31 found this review helpful
Is this really a Mystery Case Files Game??
PostedMay 3, 2012
magius74
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
1
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
2
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5
Storyline
1
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5
I'm a big fan of the MCF series but this is not just the worst MCF game it is the worst HOG game I have played so far. There are so many things done wrong in this game and it's such a surprise considering that this game came out right after the wonderful and amazing Dire Grove.13th Skull just fails on so many levels. Some of the music and sound effects are annoying and stupid. From atypical "southern" banjo music to disgusting looped sound effects like constant belching every 3 seconds. Or someone screaming and threatening you constantly while you are solving puzzles. The puzzles are not inspired, one is a game of checkers, jeez! Most of the puzzles are just exercises in patience. Unlike most people I don't have a problem with live actors in a hidden object game, it can be done well like in Dire Grove, but here it is just not good. The interview style of them is pointless because you really don't have a choice of what you ask them, it's not like you have a dialog tree of questions like in a Role Playing Game and you are just basically clicking on a series of monologs. Besides the acting is soooo bad. At least the kids in Dire Grove had a bit of believable acting, here in 13th skull we get bad acting and unbelievably bad wigs!
I don't recommend this game.
Mystery Stories: Mountains of Madness
Explore a terrifying tale in Mystery Stories: Mountains of Madness! Find out what happened to an entire team of researchers!
Overall rating
5
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5
2 of 2 found this review helpful
Great game with lots of Atmosfear!
PostedMay 3, 2012
magius74
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
4
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5
Fans of HP Lovecraft will appreciate this game for the great sense of atmosphere that has been brought over from the book. It really feels like you are searching through an alien and incomprehensible landscape with it's own rules. It reminds me of the old PC game Gateway 2 Homeworld. If you are not familiar with Lovecraft but interested in this game, do your self a favor and read At the Mountains of Madness and then check out this game, it will add much more to the experience. Besides, IMO, At the Mountains of Madness is probably the most approachable Lovecraft "Mythos" story and it's pretty short. You don't have to be a die hard Lovecraft fan to enjoy the book or this game.
I recommend this game!
Mystery Case Files: Madame Fate ®
A mysterious fortune teller has foreseen her demise at midnight this very day. Can you find the soul who seeks to kill Madame Fate? You be the detective.
Overall rating
2
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5
6 of 10 found this review helpful
Madame Fate is a Horrible Person
PostedApril 13, 2012
magius74
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor
3
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
3
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
1
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5
I'm a big fan of the MCF games but I really dislike this game and mostly just because I can't stand the main character. You are essentially working for her and she constantly annoys you with her repetitious comments. Yeah sure you could get past them by turning off the audio but then in the story scenes we are "treated" to her hate filled motivations for wanting you to investigate people. Sure it really makes you pray that she will get her comeuppance, but at the same time it really makes you not want to investigate anyone and thus not play the game. It's actually rare that I have such a hatred for a game character that I don't want to play the game, but it totally happened here. I feel it's just too much to ask any player to believe that anyone, including your character, would work for such a filthy disgusting character like this for an entire game. I would have said this was my least favorite MCF game until I played the abomination that is 13th Skull, oh god now there's a piece of work!
I don't recommend this game.
Solitaire Kingdom Supreme
Play the Solitaire you know and love with special Kingdom Cards that will give you fantastic new game changing powers!
Overall rating
5
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5
144 of 161 found this review helpful
I'll never play any other Solitare Game but this one
PostedNovember 13, 2011
magius74
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
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5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
This takes the basic solitaire formula and gives it new life. The addition of the power cards is where it's at. The power cards use a rule breaking mechanic that is very enjoyable. The way that you can earn new power cards, star power (to allow you to use the more powerful cards) and the slots so that you can customize your power card deck are all very rewarding. Also I have to say I LOVE the music! It's relaxing but still jazzy and foot taping and doesn't get annoying. I just really enjoying playing this, even after I've unlocked everything, I still enjoy trying to beat my best score, which is over 3.5 million right now.
I recommend this game!